London robbery suspect uses mobility scooter to flee scene of crime

It is unknown whether the suspect uses the specialised vehicle full time

Police are searching for a man who used a used a mobility scooter to escape the scene of a robbery in east London.

CCTV footage has shown the suspect being given a container – believed to hold stolen cash – and fleeing down the street.

Four men are suspected of breaking into breaking into Kry BA Chemists in Heathway, Dagenham, on 25 May.

Using a metal bar, the robbers broke into the store and took a cash register.

The same gang are believed to be behind the robbery of another chemist, Paks Cosmetic Centre, also in Heathway, on 10 August.

The security shutters were also damaged and money was taken.

Police have released images of the four suspects.

'Suspect 1' is described as a white man of medium build with a dark beard wearing a black cap, blue top with writing, black tracksuit bottoms, black trainers and light coloured gloves.

'Suspect 2' is described as a white man with a bald head, wearing dark clothing and driving a dark coloured mobility scooter.

The suspects in the pharmacy robberies (Metropolitan Police)

'Suspect 3' is described as a white man wearing a dark blue hooded top and white trainers.

'Suspect 4' is described as a white man wearing a dark grey hooded top, blue jeans and white trainers.

Police want to hear from anyone who may recognise the four men shown on CCTV or who may have witnessed either of the two burglaries.

Anyone with information is asked to call officers from Barking and Dagenham CID via 101. Callers who want to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.